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I have A digitrax (how surprising) TF4 function only decoder that i just installed in my NJ transit Cab Car (HO scale) in order to power the headlights when in push mode. at first the headlights kind flashed on and off, then they just wouldn't turn on when the car was on the rails. At first I...

I recently read a Model Railroader article about steel benchwork, and it looks like a quick and cheap way to erect a layout. Does anyone else have any expirience using steel or other metal structures for benchwork? the article made a convincing arguement that it was better than wood.

Many of you know that i've been trying to find a new HO scale railroad to build, as my 4x8 is just not working for me anymore. I've been constantly stuck between build a Freight themed conrail layout based on the "Chemical Coastline", or building the Northeast Corridor and its commuter...

Well, it has happened to me for the second time in a year (to be almost exact). I have peculiar modeling tastes, so i often model particular models, and they are not always available. Often times, the only way to own a model is to build them from some obscure kit made more than 10-20 years...

Hey, I just recently had to take apart my airbrush to remove an old needle with a bent point. The problem i'm having is that the airbrush will not function right. I'm not sure of the make, but it won't work (regardless of where the needle is positioned) unless i continually loosen the end of...

My layout has been acting strangely, to say the least. It is a DCC powered layout. Trains just stop working on most of it, and there is almost no reason. If i fiddle with the tracks of one block, a totally unrelated block shuts down. The track is clean Nothing can run on the outside loop...

Hello! I ordered an Athearn SD45-2 with sound, but i didn't realize there was such a problem with its starting speed until afterward. I decided to wait until it arrived (since it had already shipped) to see how it handled. As gorgous as the model is and as nice as the sound is, the thing...

I figure I can't be the only one here with electrics on the roster. Post your pictures here. If it runs on a wire, a battery, or a third rail (FL9s included!), post it here! NJ transit E60CH An E44 and an E33 Metroliners! AEM7 Didn't think i'd forget the classic did you...

I just got my first Brass locomotive, but there are changes i'd like to make to it. How does one go about modifying and further detailing a brass model? Do i need special drill bits and other tools? How does one get introduced to working with brass?

Yes, perhaps you vaguely remember me. I also always commented on your good work, and posted my pictures of my detailed models, but then one day *poof*. so where have i been? I've been preparing for my eagle project ( and dealing with school). So far though, i've gotten loads of work done...

Hey guys! You haven't seen much of me, mostly because i've been doing alot of work for school and scouts. However, i've been toying with the idea of a new layout addition, and my parent's only requirement was to not take over the basement, which i think i can do, lol. Right now i'm...

I was having a problem with a decoder acting weird, so i again decided to install it in another locomotive to see what it does. My AMD 103 had the 9 pin plug in it already, so i just installed the decoder in there to see if it was a wheel/connection problem on my GP38 (where the decoder came...

I bought Proto Power West repowering kits for my E60CP locomotives. However, i'm having a difficult time assembling the parts. One of the main problems is that the metal shaft that the worm gear is attached to, does not want to slip inside the universal joint coupling, and so its being a pain...

Hello! I've been having problems with DH163AT decoders. apperently, every other time or so that i turn the layout on, the decoders do not respond to anything (not even 0003). the only thing that seems to work is to put them on the program track, reset them, and reprogram them, and then a few...

My 44 tonner is one of the more important locomotives on my layout. unlike the others, which get switched out occaisionally, it is ALWAYS on the layout, because its the only one that fits in the space its assigned to. it was already loud, but i haven't run it much until just yesterday, when...

My DH165AO decoder i preordered just came. At first i was out of luck, because it didn't fit in the intended locomotive (atlast B40-8 ). I had another atlas U34CH that needed a decoder, and since the instruction manual demonstrated with an atlas U33C, i just put it in there, figuring there...

I am having the worst day in a long time right now. I just got 2 DH163ATs from Walthers yesterday, and i went to go hook them up. the first one (athearn blue box GP38 ) ran well initially ( although i do need to clean the wheels) but then i stopped it while switching directions, and then put it...

Hello! I have a U34CH locomotive (with a loksound v3.5 decoder), and today i tried to add the nose marker light by hooking up a light and a resistor with the rear headlight. As it turns out, I didn't read the part where you needed to reprogram that out put to be lower so that the smaller...

Hello! I have recently purchased 4 SEPTA Horizon coaches (made by Walthers), as well as a few Watlhers tank cars and Athearn engines. They have been plagued by all sorts of problems first off, the Horizon cars in general seem to have a problem with their couplers. I can install the exact...

Hello! I want to get rid of my atlas turnout machines. in most cases, i feel a push rod thingy would work on areas where manual switching is ideal. for remote control, any brand of swtich machine will probably be fine. My question is: some parts of my layout already have ballast. would...